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    Peñasco (en. Boulder)

    /peˈɲasko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large rock or boulder, generally of irregular shapes and considerable size.
    The rock rises majestically over the landscape.
    El peñasco se alza majestuosamente sobre el paisaje.
    Rock mass that rises above ground level.
    We had a picnic by the rock that overlooked the sea.
    Hicimos un picnic junto al peñasco que daba al mar.
    Large rock that can be dangerous.
    Be careful when climbing, that rock is very unstable.
    Cuidado al escalar, ese peñasco es muy inestable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pinna' meaning 'feather' or 'wing', and 'ascus' meaning 'height'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall like a rock
    to fall quickly or suddenly.
    caer como un peñasco
    to be a rock in the road
    to be a difficult obstacle to overcome.
    ser un peñasco en el camino

    Related Words

    stone
    Solid mineral body that can be part of a rock.
    piedra
    mountain
    Terrain elevation larger than a rock.
    montaña
    rock
    Mineral substance that is part of the Earth's crust.
    roca

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected difficulty or problem.
    That exam was a rock in my career.
    Ese examen fue un peñasco en mi carrera.
    Something very solid or sturdy.
    That guy is a rock, he never gives up.
    Ese tipo es un peñasco, nunca se rinde.